Essays about: "literature in foreign language teaching"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 49 essays containing the words literature in foreign language teaching.

  1. 36. Literary canon use within Swedish EFL teaching

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Gösta Larsson; [2015-03-10]
    Keywords : Engelska; Läraruppsats; canon literature ; EFL; historical perspective; syllabus; curriculum;

    Abstract : This literary review aims to examine possible changes in usage of literary canon in the teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) within the Swedish school system. Literary canon discussions surface from time to time in the public debate, however, the discussion of what English canonical works are used in Swedish classrooms and why is largely unexplored. READ MORE

  2. 37. Organization of English Language Teaching and Leadership Impact in Non-Governmental Centres : A Comparative Study Between Stockholm and Thessaloniki

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

    Author : Poulcheria Papadopoulou; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The significance of the English language is unquestionable in today’s globalized era and,as a consequence,the importance of its teaching starting from a young age doubtless. Formal teaching occurring at educational centressuch as private and public schools is one side of learning; there is, however, the non-formal aspect which gains increasing support and it refers to the private tuition delivered in non-governmental centresin Europe. READ MORE

  3. 38. A Story of English Language Learning – How Can Children’s Literature be Used in Teaching Vocabulary to Young English Language Learners? : - A Literature Review

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Pedagogiskt arbete

    Author : Vanja Jennessen; [2015]
    Keywords : children’s literature; vocabulary; English language learners; primary school;

    Abstract : This study aims to find research relating to the use of children’s literature to promote vocabulary development in young children, particularly English language learners in Sweden. The main questions address how (methods) children’s literature can be used and why (reasons) children’s literature is often recommended for the teaching of vocabulary to young learners. READ MORE

  4. 39. What Culture? : Cultural representations in English as a foreign language textbooks

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Mika Wilhelmson; [2015]
    Keywords : EFL education; culture; cultural representations; textbooks; intercultural awareness;

    Abstract : Teaching the cultural aspect of foreign language education is a complex and sometimes difficult task, especially since English has become an international language used in different settings and contexts throughout the world. Building on the idea that the spread of the English language and its international status in the world has made English an important school subject to develop students’ cross-cultural and intercultural awareness, this paper has studied what research reveals about the influence this has had on cultural representations in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) textbooks. READ MORE

  5. 40. Learning by Reading : A literature study on the use of authentic texts in the EFL upper elementary classroom

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Pedagogiskt arbete

    Author : Debra Wikström; [2015]
    Keywords : authentic texts; simplified texts; English as a foreign language; English language learners; upper elementary education;

    Abstract : The English language is widely used throughout the world and has become a core subject in many countries, especially for students in the upper elementary classroom. While textbooks have been the preferred EFL teaching method for a long time, this belief has seemingly changed within the last few years. READ MORE